Joe Merrill
@Austin_VC
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Building the future of AI and keeping it open source Press Inquiries email [email protected]
Austin, TX
Joined August 2016
Frankly, after Carmela on their Spain lost bag team yelled at us and wouldn't let us ask questions, everything derailed. I wonder if she did something to hurt finding the bag. We were never abusive, angry, or rude. I've never treated anyone like I was treated by her. What a mess.
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And here's part III on how to save VC in the US:.
econtrepreneur.com
The exit constipation in the VC world stems from market regulations, not bad actors. Founders often misjudge valuation premiums offered by mega-VCs, which favor the investors. Exploring IPOs in Lon…
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It's tough investing in staples. Here's why.Private equity investment volume in consumer staples to reach 5-year low
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The volume of private equity and venture capital investments in the global consumer staples sector could hit a five-year low in 2024, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
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Did you know #Texas is the largest exporting state? We're a tech outlier and global at the same time. It is always a pleasure to talk about international business and #startups, especially how #Austin can do both! Thanks Jason Scharf for having me on @AustinNxPodcast.
How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global events? . Just a few of the topics Joe Merrill (@austin_VC), @SputnikATX's co-founder, and I discuss on tomorrow's Austin Next.
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RT @AustinNxPodcast: How should startups navigate the macro environment whether they be international markets, talent pools, or global even….
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Watch and learn @Athletics .Report: White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf offers OWN MONEY to help finance proposed new ballpark in the South Loop, AS OPPOSED TO MOVING TO VEGAS @Oakland68s @lastdivebar
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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox, like the Bears, have been exploring options for building a new stadium and how such a project wound be funded. With debate swirling this week over how much public m…
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Hey @modtechlabsinc, this is for you!.
dear followers,.who do I need to meet who's just starting out / working on something cool in:. - AI/agents.- gamified consumer apps.- 3D tools.- B2B/infra.- AR/VR/spatial.- avatars.- game studios. Please @ mention them in the replies!. a16z is investing in dozens of startups in.
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Congrats to @Vertalo_ for this huge customer acquisition! @davehendricks and his team getting it done and growing fast! #CryptoNews.
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If you're travelling this holiday season, take care of your cats!.@Meowtel is one of our first investments. They've proven that cat care can be awesome. #CatsOnTwitter #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfX #catcare
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A friend of mine, Rick Erekson, developed this communication game that founders need to be great leaders. I just backed Pro Talk - The Gamification of Communication on @Kickstarter
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Pro Talk is a game that improves effective personal communication strategies for teams, leaders, children, and families.
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RT @SputnikATX: Exclusive Opportunity for #RiyadhFounders!🚀.Join @Austin_VC for an intimate meetup in Riyadh on June 2nd, 9am-12pm GMT(+3)!….
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Calling all ambitious startup founders in Riyadh! We are thrilled to offer you a unique chance to meet with Joe Merrill, General Partner at Sputnik ATX VC, one…
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RT @SputnikATX: Join us in prioritizing mental wellness as #startupfounders!🧠 . Discover practical strategies to prevent burnout, optimize….
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News flash: #WFH now responsible for nuclear plant closure. What next!.
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More than three dozen papers from Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant are unaccounted for after an employee placed a stack of documents on top of a car before driving off and losing them.
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The #customerjourney as seen by The Princess Bride. You're welcome!
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We’ll venture through four stages: Awareness, Consideration, Decision, and Loyalty / Advocacy and examine how to save customers from fire swamps that slow them down along the way.
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RT @SputnikATX: 🎉 Congrats @CognitiveViewAI (S22), for being named in the RegTech100 list! These are the top companies every financial inst….
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RT @SputnikATX: 🚀 Early-stage #startup founders! Want to know the advice successful founders would give their younger selves? In this video….
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I was privileged to meet Vida at Spring Training in Phoenix. What an amazing player. Rest in peace. You challenged @Athletics management in your day like the pro you were. Sad you had to learn of their move in your final days.
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Vida Blue, who won the 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young awards and three straight World Series titles with the A's, has died at 73.
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If you'd like to learn more about Shariah compliance and VC investing, here's links to the articles we mentioned above, and a few more we found interesting. Enjoy!. Sure, here are all the citations mentioned in this thread, along with links to their websites (where available):.
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